Alienated

Sitting in the corner of the cafeteria,

everyone staying away from you like your bacteria.

The only time they notice you is when they find their excuse,

to come and lay upon you, all their abuse.

 

When they come near you, your fear is detectable,

To them, please, you are less than respectable.

You are nothing more, than some kid in the front door,

Waiting in line to get beat up and kicked to the floor.

 

They call you names, push around, say you’re worthless,

Everyday, all you feel is the stress, the distress,

You can’t breath, you have to deal, no time to heal,

You have to live with the fact, that you’ll be attacked.

 

Tried calling for some superheroes, no one came,

Bullies showed up, sayin’ we’re gonna play a game,

They kicked, and punched, and kept you from home,

And you just stood there, paralysed like some coward gnome.

 

Feeling like your life is a joke, you choke.

You’re just some jester at the festival, barely even acceptable,

You’re just some filthy dog, lower than low,

The sun will burn out, than you ending up best in show.

Reviews

[matrixmark]

The subject which you have chosen is a subject which I feel very strongly about - Bullies.

The words which you used were well chosen and had so much emotion and power behind them. It is so sad when people can't stick up for themselves, to see fear, worry, anxiety written on there face, to see their confidence take a beating because of a bully destroying it, is heartbreaking to see. I for one have always stood up to the bullies if I have ever seen someone in need - it's just the way I am and always will be.

Your words really had such a powerful impact on me, I just felt that I had to leave not so much a review but my own personal feelings towards this piece.
I applaud you for putting this together. Great, great work.

Mark.

[CherryEllie]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[matrixmark]

I felt compelled to leave a review for this one.
No need to thank me.
A very powerful piece to have read.
Mark.

[Stacy Purvis]

The spelling and grammar aside, I find this to be an interesting read.
I've always been one to stand up to bullies and take the heat off their latest victim. I'm no martyr but I'm no chicken, either. 😉
Excellent work!

[CherryEllie]

thank you, and i'm glad :)

[Tony Jordan]

What can I say. This is visceral. At my age though, I have seen more of those who were bullies, fail at life than those who were bullied. So in your final line here there is much truth.

[CherryEllie]

yeah, very true. thank you! glad you liked it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful use of words. You made the life and the situation come alive. The ending left the reader withe ending and little hope. Thank you for sharing your words and thoughts.
Coyote

[CherryEllie]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Okay, so this is purely about bullying. You've written it exactly like how it is and how the bullied one feels.
Well penned.

[CherryEllie]

Thanks, I appreciate it :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're welcome! A pleasure 😊